Late mail: New recruit out as Titans take on Queensland rivals in trial

Canadian International Megan Pakulis is a late out for the Titans as they prepare to face the Cowboys in their NRLW pre-season trial at Piggabeen.

Rested due to back soreness, the new recruit won’t play in the annual clash for the Brittany Breayley-Nati – Jenni-Sue Hoepper shield – the only change for Gold Coast’s first hit-out of the year against their Queensland rivals.

Eight uncapped players will don club colours for the first time in a bid to impress coach Karyn Murphy; headlined by new recruits Pauline Piliae-Rasabale, Natasha Penitani and Jasmine Fogavini.

Joining Pakulis on the sidelines is regular playmaker Lauren Brown who has been rested after her strong Origin campaign; whilst Sarina Masaga, Laikha Clarke, Lily Kolc and Niall Williams-Guthrie continue to rehab pre-season injuries.

Queensland Under 19 duo Takoda Thompson and Phoenix-Raine Hippi also won't play after featuring in Thursday's interstate clash on the Sunshine Coast.

Kick-off is at 3pm at Piggabeen Sports Complex, Tweed Heads.

No broadcast of the game will be available live, but a full match replay will be shared on Sunday.

Final team list

1. Jaime Chapman
2. Estanoa Faitala-Mariner
3. Georgia Grey
4. Ivana Lolesio
5. Destiny Mino-Sinapati
6. Taliah Fuimaono
7. Pauline Piliae-Rasabale
8. Dannii Perese
9. Brittany Breayley-Nati
10. Jessika Elliston
11. Sienna Lofipo
12. Shaylee Bent
13. Georgia Hale (c)

14. Lailani Montgomery
15. Natasha Penitani
16. Ngatokotoru Arakua
17. Jasmine Fogavini
19. Shaianne McGlone
20. Kayla Jackson
21. Joshalynn Walker

Coach: Karyn Murphy